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How can I tell if I'm dependent or not?

alsomm — Fri, 03 Apr 2020 00:39:42 GMT

When doing the FAFSA, it said I was an independent. I am not sure what determines that. My grandma did not file in the year 2018.

Re: How can I tell if I'm dependent or not?

JamesG1 — Fri, 03 Apr 2020 01:13:47 GMT

FAFSA rules are different from the IRS rules.

You are a dependent of another person if that person is claiming you on their tax return. Dependents can be qualifying children or qualifying relatives.

The Overview of the rules for claiming a dependent are in IRS publication 501 on page 11.

If no one is claiming you on their tax return, you are not a dependent.

Re: How can I tell if I'm dependent or not?

fanfare — Fri, 03 Apr 2020 01:26:31 GMT

If someone can claim you, you can't claim an exemption for yourself on a federal tax return.

Refer to IRS Pub 501. read it carefully.

If FAFSA rules are different, you'll have to review those also.

Re: How can I tell if I'm dependent or not?

alsomm — Fri, 03 Apr 2020 03:02:31 GMT

What makes you an independent rather than a dependent?

Re: How can I tell if I'm dependent or not?

VolvoGirl — Fri, 03 Apr 2020 03:05:39 GMT

Basically, how old are you? Are you a full time student? How much did you make?

Here are the rules for claiming a dependent. Do you qualify as a dependent?

https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/credits-and-deductions/help/who-can-i-claim-as-my-dependent/00/26781